How to Mourn the Death of Michael Jackson

I'm sure that by now, everyone already knows, that Michael Jackson has died. His music, dancing and his presence has touched the lives of literally millions of people all over the entire world. It will not be easy to peacefully mourn Michael Jackson's death because, no doubt, so many people will have negative things to say about his legal problems. If you have been deeply touched by the death of Michael Jackson, as have I, try to follow these steps to mourn his passing.

DO NOT GET INTO ARGUMENTS WITH ANYONE

First of all, you should realize that no matter what anyone says, Michael Jackson is one of the most important and beloved human beings of all time - hands down, NO argument. This is a fact, and do not let anyone try to debate this point with you.

BE STRONG IN YOUR CONVICTIONS

When people come at you with negative talk about Michael Jackson, simply ignore it and hopefully they will get the point that a man's life has been lost and now is not the time for inappropriate comments. Regardless to what you believe about his personal life, know that he was a human being with faults - just like the rest of us. IF I can see this as an adult survivor of child molestation, so too should anyone else.

REALIZE HIS TREMENDOUS ACHIEVEMENTS

Michael Jackson was the greatest entertainer in the history of the world thus far. Realize that this is only a personal opinion....but what other entertainer can stare down his achievements in music, dance, and sheer star power? There is NO OTHER, and even giants in the entertainment industry today will no doubt agree with this statement. Michael Jackson is the epitome of a superstar, he was the biggest entertainment act in the world -- know that the man accomplished something huge, and DO NOT let anyone try to take this knowledge away from you.

IGNORE THE NONSENSE THAT WILL SURELY FOLLOW

No doubt, there will be all sorts of sordid stories to come out from under the woodwork about what Michael Jackson may have done to this person or another. Forget about it, don't let them get to you. Their goal is to make you angry, DO NOT give them what they want.

FINALLY, DO NOT FEEL ASHAMED THAT YOU FEEL SAD

Although the vast majority of us did not personally know Michael Jackson, he WAS a real presence in our lives. Some of us grew up along with Michael Jackson, and we watched him change from a boy to a young man, then to a superstar with an astounding and yet unmatched charismatic capacity to enthrall an audience.

Because of that unusual type of relationship we had with him while we were growing up, we will indeed feel a sense of loss, no matter how small; for our generation Michael Jackson will be the most celebrated entertainer in our lifetime.

For those younger fans who loved him just as much as we did, you will feel a sense of loss too because you obviously realized his immense power. Do not let anyone make you feel badly about mourning his death, he was truly an astounding human being, and there will never be another.

Rest in peace, Michael.